"Where a material witness, capable of throwing light on the genesis of the occurrence is withheld without any plausible explanation, the Court would be justified
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"The cumulative effect of unnatural conduct of victim’s mother coupled with the significant delay in lodging the FIR; failure of the victim and her cousin
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"The amendment sought would introduce a new case, materially altering the nature of the suit and requiring the respondents/defendants to meet an entirely new case." Punjab
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"The Supreme Court clarified that the relaxation granted by it was a one-time measure and would not be treated as a precedent." Uttarakhand High Court, in a
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"On reading of Section 14A of SC/ST (POA) Act, Appeal has to be filed against the rejection of the bail order." Telangana High Court, in
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"The expression ‘prima facie true’, which lies at the heart of Section 43D(5), does not invite a detailed examination of evidence, nor does it require
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"The fact that the intended act could not be completed on account of the prosecutrix raising cries and the arrival of other persons does not
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"The statutory requirement is that the respondent must have deserted the petitioner for a continuous period of not less than two years immediately preceding the
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"The building in question is not merely a physical structure; it is a Temple of Justice, a symbol of the rule of law, and a reflection of the Constitution
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"Nowadays it is common knowledge that artificial devices, subterfuges and facades are commonly resorted to, to create a smokescreen of separate entities for a variety
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"The inherent and fundamental principle behind Section 125 CrPC is for amelioration of the financial state of affairs as well as mental agony and anguish
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"The termination of services of confirmed Government servants through a simpliciter administrative order, without conducting a departmental enquiry, is a manifest violation of the procedural safeguards guaranteed
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"The drawer cannot escape from the criminal liability by putting forward the plea that he is not bound to discharge the liability mentioned in the complaint
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"This Court feels it appropriate to grant a last and final opportunity for the petitioner to appear for the examination to be scheduled in the month of
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"Section 295A IPC does not contemplate each and every act to be penalised and every act of insult to or attempt to insult the religion
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"The threshold for directing a complaint under Section 340 of CrPC is therefore satisfied. There is a reasonable foundation in the contemporaneous record for the
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"The inherent powers preserved under Section 151 CPC are intended to supplement the procedure prescribed by the Code and cannot be exercised to confer a
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"An officer of the Indore Development Authority, who is also acting as a Panch, would not be entitled to receive any remuneration/fee, and the amount
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"The liability inter se between defendants 1 and 2 was not raised as an issue nor was it tried. Therefore, the appellant is justified in their contention
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"For a mere fact that a citizen of this Country raises a mortgage loan does not mean that he has mortgaged his constitutional and legal
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"Where a material witness, capable of throwing light on the genesis of the occurrence is withheld without any plausible explanation, the Court would be justified
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"The cumulative effect of unnatural conduct of victim’s mother coupled with the significant delay in lodging the FIR; failure of the victim and her cousin
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"The benefit granted of the set-off, is only to ensure equity and further the process of preservation of assets of CD in the hands of
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"The efficacy of a preventive policing framework must be judged not by the number of Standing Orders issued, but by the extent to which
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"The non-production of the concerned register and documents when considered along with the admissions of the IO would lead to an inference that such material was not
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"The powers of the appellate court, in an appeal from an order of acquittal, are enumerated in Section 386(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Those
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"The disputes arising exclusively under the JVA and MoU are amenable to the dispute resolution clauses engrafted therein and not the clause in the License
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"The efficacy of the regulatory framework cannot be assessed merely by the existence of prescribed norms; it must also be judged by their efficacy, implementation
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"The eligibility of a candidate for appointment to any public office is seen on the last date of submission of application forms or at best
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"It is the object for which the subsidy/assistance is given which determines the nature of the incentive subsidy. The form of the mechanism through which the subsidy
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"The circumstances that the injury inflicted by the accused was simple or minor will not by itself rule out application of Section 307 IPC. The
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"The judgment of the first appellate court must display conscious application of mind and record findings supported by reasons on all issues and contentions" The Supreme
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"The robbery or attempted robbery is not at all a peripheral circumstance and is rather an essential component of the offense." Supreme Court, in a ruling
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"The requirement of presentation under Section 81 cannot be viewed as a mere procedural formality divorced from the statutory scheme, as its compliance bears direct nexus
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"The classification which determines the applicable rate of tax must be based on the form of the good at the time of sale and not
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"If it is the case of the complainant that a particular amount is due and payable to him then he should have filed a civil
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"The law gives discretion to the Court concerned to form an opinion as to whether it would itself compare the signatures on its own
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"The Court, while exercising judicial review, ordinarily cannot add to or alter the essential qualifications prescribed under the Recruitment Rules. The question as to whether
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"The question is not whether the Secondary School Certificate issued by NIOS is a recognised qualification in general. The question is whether such qualification satisfies
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"Taking into consideration that all the petitioners seem to have expressed remorse for the act perpetrated by them, we are of the considered view that it
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"The amendment sought would introduce a new case, materially altering the nature of the suit and requiring the respondents/defendants to meet an entirely new case." Punjab
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"The Supreme Court clarified that the relaxation granted by it was a one-time measure and would not be treated as a precedent." Uttarakhand High Court, in a
read more
"On reading of Section 14A of SC/ST (POA) Act, Appeal has to be filed against the rejection of the bail order." Telangana High Court, in
read more
"The expression ‘prima facie true’, which lies at the heart of Section 43D(5), does not invite a detailed examination of evidence, nor does it require
read more
"The fact that the intended act could not be completed on account of the prosecutrix raising cries and the arrival of other persons does not
read more
"The statutory requirement is that the respondent must have deserted the petitioner for a continuous period of not less than two years immediately preceding the
read more
"The building in question is not merely a physical structure; it is a Temple of Justice, a symbol of the rule of law, and a reflection of the Constitution
read more
"Nowadays it is common knowledge that artificial devices, subterfuges and facades are commonly resorted to, to create a smokescreen of separate entities for a variety
read more
"The inherent and fundamental principle behind Section 125 CrPC is for amelioration of the financial state of affairs as well as mental agony and anguish
read more
"The termination of services of confirmed Government servants through a simpliciter administrative order, without conducting a departmental enquiry, is a manifest violation of the procedural safeguards guaranteed
read more
"The drawer cannot escape from the criminal liability by putting forward the plea that he is not bound to discharge the liability mentioned in the complaint
read more
"This Court feels it appropriate to grant a last and final opportunity for the petitioner to appear for the examination to be scheduled in the month of
read more
"Section 295A IPC does not contemplate each and every act to be penalised and every act of insult to or attempt to insult the religion
read more
"The threshold for directing a complaint under Section 340 of CrPC is therefore satisfied. There is a reasonable foundation in the contemporaneous record for the
read more
"The inherent powers preserved under Section 151 CPC are intended to supplement the procedure prescribed by the Code and cannot be exercised to confer a
read more
"An officer of the Indore Development Authority, who is also acting as a Panch, would not be entitled to receive any remuneration/fee, and the amount
read more
"The liability inter se between defendants 1 and 2 was not raised as an issue nor was it tried. Therefore, the appellant is justified in their contention
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"For a mere fact that a citizen of this Country raises a mortgage loan does not mean that he has mortgaged his constitutional and legal
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"Section 31(7) of the Act... gives more respect to the agreement entered into between the parties. If the parties to the agreement agree not to pay
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"It is needless to say that though the petitioner claimed compensation of Rs.5,00,000/-, in view of the settled principles of law, just and fair compensation is to
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Repeal of 135-Year-Old Law: Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 2026 Mandates Technology-Neutral Proof for Digital Banking Records
The Indian legal
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The Juvenile Justice system in India has evolved significantly over the years, reflecting the changing societal values and international commitments towards the rights of children. The Juvenile
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Cross-examination is a critical component of the adversarial legal system, particularly in India, where it serves as a powerful tool for truth discovery. The process allows the
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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The introduction of "The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023", "The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023", and "The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023" marks a significant milestone in the Indian legal framework,
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